Description

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen administration, application of ventilators, initiation, assessment of, and recommendations for respiratory care services including diagnostic studies under physician supervision.

CCHMC SALARY GRADE:12

Scope: Supervises staff providing clinical services to a defined patient population

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

???Leadership
The Clinical Supervisor will provide programmatic leadership of the clinical component in the assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes. The Manager will develop and implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures and practices in alignment with the strategic plan. Situations that affect daily operations will be monitored and appropriate actions taken. The Clinical Manager will participate in the development, coaching, motivation and evaluation of department personnel. Consistent communication will occur through facilitation of staff meetings, leadership team meetings and/or staff retreats. Interdisciplinary teamwork will be fostered. The employee's understanding of job requirements will be facilitated. Staff competence will be ensured through appropriate training and development. The Manager will consistently maintain positive relationships among all members of the team.

???Compliance
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Evaluate area of responsibility for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Identify best practices as well as deficiencies to share with peers and make recommendations for improvement. Participate in the development of corrective action plans to guide needed and sustainable improvements. Provide project leadership, and/or hands-on support for implementation of operational dashboards that allow the area AVP to monitor progress and insure gains are attained and sustained. Ensure that compliance and readiness plans are current. Work with department leaders of Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) and Accreditation Services to improve staff competency, compliance and documentation. Enhance relationships to promote interdisciplinary involvement and knowledge of compliance standards, status, and actions. Track laws, regulations and standards that may affect practice and policies. Work with direct reports to insure that needed changes are made by the effective date of any change(s) in requirements.

???Personnel Management
Participates in and provides significant input into hiring, promotional, and termination decisions and job status recommendations

???Scheduling
Prepare schedules to provide coverage and maintain department readiness as directed by department leadership. Monitors and processes time records to ensure timely payroll submissions.

???Operational Management
Provide leadership on initiatives, projects or programs. Collaborate with appropriate parties to plan, implement, and/or evaluate services. May manage personnel related to specific projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:
???Bachelor's degree in a related field
???3-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
???Graduate of an AMA respiratory care program

???Ohio RT license

???RRT and RPSGT credentials required

Preferred:

???Supervisory experience in a hospital

Unique Skills: